Ali is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and company builder with over 15 years of experience launching and scaling technology startups across Turkey and the UK. He founded and successfully exited multiple ventures and has been instrumental in helping Turkish tech businesses expand into international markets.

After relocating to London, Ali continued to build and invest in startups through his venture fund and AI-focused venture studio. He actively supports founders at every stage — from idea to exit — and brings deep insight into market entry strategy, fundraising, and cross-border growth.

Whit Mason, Founder & Principal of Prevail Communications Advisors, is an advisor to Antrim Partners, bringing a high-level international network spanning enterprise leadership, strategic communications, investors, and government stakeholders. His experience operating across complex corporate and public-sector environments, often at the intersection of business and policy, strengthens our ability to support clients requiring senior access, strategic positioning, and relationships at decision-maker level across multiple jurisdictions.

Dr. Ali Demirbag is a distinguished physician, entrepreneur, and community leader with over 30 years of experience living and working in London. Throughout his career, he has combined medical expertise with a passion for supporting people and building long-term, trust-based relationships within the community.

Alongside his clinical work, Dr. Demirbag has played a key role in mentoring professionals, guiding business owners, and helping newcomers navigate life and work in the UK. His deep understanding of both cultures makes him an invaluable partner for individuals and companies looking to establish themselves in the UK market.

Mehmet Kocaoglu of MRC Turkiye is an advisor to Antrim Partners, bringing deep expertise across energy, infrastructure, and large-scale project development. As CEO of MRC Turkiye, he is actively involved in sourcing opportunities across power, renewables, and industrial assets, providing access to a strong pipeline of mandates and sector insight. His network spans developers, operators, and technical specialists, supporting our ability to assess project viability, structure transactions, and engage relevant counterparties across cross-border and emerging markets.

Abhinav Vitta of Lazard is an advisor to Antrim Partners, bringing experience from one of the world’s leading independent financial advisory firms. Having worked across both the Natural Resources and Industrials teams, he contributes sector-specific insight alongside exposure to complex M&A and capital markets transactions. His experience strengthens our understanding of institutional processes, valuation, and execution, while also providing access to a high-calibre network of specialists and counterparties across global markets.

Kaan Aksoy holds an MEng in Biomedical Engineering from Imperial College London and has a background in clinical medicine, providing strong technical insight into healthcare systems and medical technologies.

At Antrim Partners, he acts as our biotechnology specialist, with experience across lab operations and capital raising at GENZ Biotechnology. He supports healthcare and life sciences mandates through assessment of clinical viability, underlying science, and commercial potential.